Information About the Area from our Experts

Public Transportation

Public transportation has become a huge selling point lately, and the West End has a solid selection of transit options. The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Agency (MARTA) runs a train system through the city, and the Red and Gold lines stop at the West End station. This service can take residents to locations like The Mall at Westend, Morehouse Colleges, and the Westend Medical Center, just to name a few places. MARTA also operates a handful of buses that stop at the West End station. With the combination of the trains and buses, you’ll be able to reach mostly any part of Atlanta with public transportation.

Renter Friendly

The West End has been testing out redevelopment efforts in recent years, and so far it’s really been improving the area. For example, an empty Sears parking lot was turned into a luxury apartment building called Sky Lofts. This, as well as many other acts of revitalization, has lured some of Atlanta’s “young professionals” into the West End -- this is a which the neighborhood has never really had before. The community also is known for its large African-American population, and for a sizable population of artists. In fact, it was named Best Neighborhood for Artists by the local Creative Loafing publication.